Do you have a partner or kids to consider?

I then bought another SFR, a couple of duplexes, a 4-plex and invested as a partner in a 13 unit.

Right now, we only have a couple of rental properties; they were turnkey investments that my business partner had before I joined him.A bit of advice that might seem obvious but often gets overlooked: stay very organized.

It will depend on your preferences and how well you think you will tolerate having a room mate as you approach a new life with your partner.

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

Another idea is to partner with someone who is located in PR and better understands the market. 

Once you have property it makes it so much easier to bring in investors and partners.

If, a year from now, you have an extra $20k piled up because you have been serious about this, it established a bit of a track record and proves that you are a doer and not just a dreamer.I would also express gratitude that you have a partner that is so cautious.

His current career, according to LinkedIn, is as Senior Partner at Growth Management Group, LLC from 1999 to present.

Would love to connect with you and your partners!